Performance
Slack Rope
Fireworks Night & GIG Rig
Birr Castle Heronry | Mon 3 Aug | 11am
Grá mo chroíDid you know we have one of the oldestheronries in Ireland in the Castle Demense?Feel inspired to focus and halt like the heronsin this musical slack rope creation. Meet atreception to walk to the heronry.
Emmet Square | Fri 7 Aug | 2pm
DOna NObis PAcem Grant us Peace here in Emmet Square.Find Serenity in stark contrast to the ever byflowing traffic experiencing this time slowingdown slack rope performance.
Mill Island Park | Wed 5 Aug | 11am
See page 18 of ProgrammeSlack Rope Workshop
Drag Queen Bingo
The Chestnut | Tue 4 Aug | 8pm
Hosted by one of Ireland’s top dragqueens, Drag Queen Bingo is a hilarious,high-energy night of comedy, cabaretand audience participation. Blending liveperformance with outrageous bingo fun,this feel good event celebrates inclusivity,community and the vibrant spirit ofIreland’s drag culture. Expect big laughs,great prizes, plenty of sparkle and anunforgettable night of entertainment.
Tickets: €20 + booking fee.
Birr Rugby Club | Thu 6 Aug |7.30-10.30pm
Introducing our special performers!Long-Legs Sheila, a giant curiousheron created by Caoimhe DunnFollow Sheila and her companion Pierreon a playful walkabout filled with humour,unexpected encounters and family-friendlyfun. As night falls, enjoy the Celtic Flame FireShow with Eddie Bulfin and friends, followedby a spectacular fireworks display fromRocket Pyrotechnics.
Poetry Trail,Tour & Entertainment
Emmet Square | Tue 4 Aug | 2.30pm
Birr FAN Trail.ie /A-Town-Reads-Mitchell.100th commemoration of Susan LangstaffMitchell’s literary life. Tour FREE.Entertainment - a presentation of hersatirical works with music after the tour, €8.Must book!
First come first served. Booking at thebirryawper@gmail.com.
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre/ 2.30pm
Children’s Show Fresh from Turin, Out of the Blue is a wonderfully interactive sudsy circus show from leading Italian female clown Fra Martó.
With plenty of fun and frolics, sheet-folding shenanigans and a misbehaving washing machine – laundry day has never been so full of bubbles and laughter. This is physical comedy at its finest – a joyful celebration of chaos, chores, and letting go.Family rates available.